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Checking the concentration of corrosion inhibitor
We would recommend Sentinel X100, or equivalent. Dose appropriately according to the size of the
Thermaflow and central heating system volume combined and in accordance with the inhibitor
manufacturer’s guidelines.
Preventing pump seizure in summer
To prevent seizure of the central heating pump we recommend you turn the central heating on for
30 seconds or so every few weeks throughout the summer.
Seized pumps can usually be freed. The air release on the pump can be completely removed. A
small flat blade screwdriver can be inserted into the slot in the centre and rotated to free the pump.
Checking correct operation of electrical components
WARNING: BEFORE OBTAINING ACCESS TO TERMINALS, ALL SUPPLY CIRCUITS
MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
Low pressure switch
To check correct operation of the low pressure switch, drain some water from the central heating
system until the pressure falls below 0.5 bar, then check continuity between terminals 1 and 2 there
should be no continuity between these terminals. Re pressurise the boiler and re check there is
continuity between the same terminals.
Control and high limit thermostats
Check operation of the control and over temperature thermostats by checking for continuity between
both terminals. (YOU MAY HAVE TO REMOVE THESE THERMOSTATS IF THE BOILER IS STILL
HOLDING HOT WATER. YOU CAN PLACE THE THERMOSTATS IN A BEAKER OF COLD
WATER AND THEN CHECK FOR CONTINUITY ACROSS THE THERMOSTAT).
CONTROL THERMOSTATS; there are three or four of these thermostats in total, one in each
element. The control thermostats are individually preset and sealed; they should not be tampered
with. If a failure on one of the thermostats has occurred, take note of which element it was removed
from and contact Thermal Innovations (UK) Ltd for spares and advice.
OVER TEMPERATURE THERMOSTATS (Manual reset); there is also three or four of these, one in
each element. The over temperature thermostats are individually preset and sealed they should not
be tampered with. If a failure on one of the thermostats has occurred, reset the thermostat by
pressing the small reset button on the thermostat. If the thermostat continues to fail in an overheat
condition, take note of which element it was removed from and contact Thermal Innovations (UK)
Ltd for spares and advice.
There is also a non reset-able over temperature thermostat in the top enclosure this is the master
over temperature thermostat, this will break the circuit on over temperature it is preset and sealed
and should not be tampered with
.
This thermostat is not reset-able and will have to be
replaced
if it
has incurred an overheat situation).
This will indicate a fault has occurred elsewhere and will
have to be investigated and rectified before the appliance is turned back on for use.
If a
failure has occurred, contact Thermal Innovations (UK) Ltd for spares and advice.
Checking the elements
Check the continuity between live and neutral terminals on the element. Replace the element if
there is no continuity.